--- title: "Mental Health Social Worker (without AMHP Status) - (12/4/23 -sja)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-93c871ef-b66d-4675-97cb-81391c3c52c4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93c871ef-b66d-4675-97cb-81391c3c52c4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93c871ef-b66d-4675-97cb-81391c3c52c4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93c871ef-b66d-4675-97cb-81391c3c52c4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-04-13" --- # Mental Health Social Worker (without AMHP Status) - (12/4/23 -sja) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93c871ef-b66d-4675-97cb-81391c3c52c4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93c871ef-b66d-4675-97cb-81391c3c52c4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93c871ef-b66d-4675-97cb-81391c3c52c4.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the provision of a Mental Health Social Worker without AMHP status. The contract, with a value of £17,861, is for supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. The tender period closes on Wednesday 19th April 2023 at 5.00pm. The contract period is scheduled to start on 24th April 2023 and end on 31st May 2023. The location for the services is Oldbury Council House/Working from home in West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold. This tender opportunity from the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council presents a chance for qualified social work agencies to provide temporary staff for Adult Social Care. Businesses with experience in mental health services, care management, safeguarding, and report writing would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The procurement process involves submitting relevant documents through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal, with invoices required to be sent electronically on a weekly basis post-appointment. This opportunity is particularly suitable for organisations familiar with the Care Act 2014 and capable of meeting the requirements outlined in the job description. ## Notice Mental Health Social Worker (without AMHP Status) Rate of Pay: PS17.06 (PAYE) Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Oldbury Council House/Working from home Start Date: ASAP Contract type: agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: An exciting opportunity is available for a Temporary qualified social workers within the Adult Social Care Social Work Teams. The applicant must be a qualified social worker and registered with Social Work England. Applicants must be conversant with the Care Act 2014 and have experience of dealing with complex situations and demonstrable mental health experience will be an advantage as are excellent IT skills and report writing. Willingness to take part in the 7 day working rota is a requirement as is the ability to travel within and outside of the borough. The use of pool cars are available to carry out your duties subject to a satisfactory risk assessment and licence check. The role will entail duty, care management, safeguarding, tribunal reports and assisting AMHPs as a second person. Induction, regular supervision, and support will be provided. Please note that the job description does not reflect recent changes and the post is within Adult Social Care and not located within a health setting. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs. This role falls inside of IR35. An enhanced DBS with Children's and Adults Barring List Check is required for this role. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents. To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing Date: Wednesday 19 April 2023 at 5.00pm Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents. To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc2dcd81-9efa-45ac-b8f3-ad4a57b631d7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Apr 2023 - 31 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £17,861 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B70 8SZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 13 Apr 2023 at 05:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc2dcd81-9efa-45ac-b8f3-ad4a57b631d7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc2dcd81-9efa-45ac-b8f3-ad4a57b631d7 13th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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